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Top 10 Lessons: #1 – Understanding WHO God is!

13Decemberpastorwesgunther@gmail.comChristian Living

I have just concluded twelve years of being the Pastor at Cedar Hill Baptist Church of Dillsburg, PA. I calculated that I have preached or taught at Cedar Hill over 2500 times. During these years there are several important lessons that have become key lessons that I want to make sure are emphasized. These are

I’ve said ‘No’ to heterosexual marriage ceremonies many times.

9JulyPastor WesChristian Living, Ministry, Relationships

The recent supreme court ruling on homosexual marriage has ignited a firestorm surrounding whether or not a church and or minister should be required to perform a same sex wedding. Can a minister deny performing a same sex wedding on the basis of his/her faith? The assumption is being made that Pastors marry heterosexual couples

The Christian’s Daily Survival Kit

17MarchPastor WesChristian Living

This was found in the Bible of a dear saint from our church that went home to be with the Lord last year. A Toothpick – Needed to remind you to pick out the qualities in others. Matt. 7:1 A Rubber band – Reminds you to be flexible. Romans 8:28 A Band-Aid – We must

How to respond during difficulties

3MarchPastor WesChristian Living, God

When troubles and trials come our way (and they will) how do I properly respond? What is my reaction supposed to be? Here a 5 key points I use: 1) Remember that the world looks at our reaction. It is our response during the trials of life that should separate us from those who do

What we have here is a failure to Communicate!

16AugustPastor WesChristian Living, Relationships

A failure to communicate is at the core of every relational problem. Marriage problems, family difficulties, work stress and more is generally centered around or the outcome of a communication problem. We must begin fixing our relationship problems by fixing our communication woes. Here’s some initial steps: 1. Don’t assume. Many, many, many of the

My prayer for my children is that they are more than just happy.

17JunePastor WesChristian Living, Cultural

I have heard so many parents tell me lately “I just want my kids to be happy”. Unfortunately, this has now crossed thresholds in our Christian homes that places a value on happiness over all else – even sin. There have been a number of instances where an adult, married child has decided to leave

God is my Trail-manager Part 12 ‘Hiker Hunger’

7JunePastor WesAppalachian Trail, Christian Living, God, Ministry, Walk with God

When hiking the Appalachian Trail the hiker is burning calories at a tremendous rate. When coupled with the fact that the hiker can only carry a small amount of food with him, the hiker is always looking for the next town, restaurant, hostel or anywhere else he can buy a meal. Hikers love to find

God is my Trail-manager – Part 11 “White Blazes”

6JunePastor WesAppalachian Trail, Christian Living, God, Walk with God

The Appalachian Trail is famous for being a well marked trail. The ‘White blazes’ which mark the trail are 2″ by 6″ and there are tens of thousands of these markings that show the way for both north and south bound hikers. It may take a bit of diligence in some areas to find the

God is my Trail-manager – Part 10 ‘Keep Walking’

31MayPastor WesAppalachian Trail, Christian Living, God, Walk with God

The Appalachian Trail is 2185 miles long and it is a footpath. The only way to cover the distance is by walking. One foot in front of the other one step at a time. If you are going to cover the entire distance you must keep walking. Is it raining? You have to keep walking.

God is my Trail-Manager – Part 9 ‘Zero Days’

27MayPastor WesAppalachian Trail, Christian Living, God, Walk with God

Most hikers will take a day off from time to time along their hike in order to rest or avoid some bad weather. Hikers refer to these days off as ‘Zero Days’ – a day when they register zero miles. Zero Days are important because they give the through hiker a much needed day off

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